Newrez · 2 days ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
Fort Washington, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNewrez is committed to exceeding the expectations of residential mortgage borrowers and business partners through superior service. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of payroll, requiring expertise in multi-state payroll and strong analytical capabilities.
FinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Executes daily payroll operations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Audits and validates all payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, and compensation updates
Manages payroll workflows to ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with established timelines
Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and verify all reporting for accuracy
Imports and reconciles commission payments within Workday
Participates in process improvement discussions and support ongoing enhancement initiatives
Assists in setting up and maintaining tax jurisdictions in Workday
Leads processing of garnishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state requirements
Manages time and attendance processing and ensure proper system integration with payroll
Conducts compliance audits, including unclaimed property payroll checks
Supports accurate and timely year-end reporting, including W-2 and W-2c processing
Provides payroll-related accounting and tax administration and ensures proper taxation of employer-paid benefits
Provides analytical support, prepare ad hoc payroll, financial, and operational reports to as needed
Processes manual checks and handle off-cycle payroll transactions
Researches and resolves payroll file issues and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders
Provides responsive support to employee inquiries and manages the payroll inbox
Serves as a resource and mentor to less-experienced team members and ensures team coverage by cross-training on various responsibilities
Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others
Performs related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required
Minimum 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience, with advanced knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and compliance
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal abilities with the capacity to build effective relationships across departments
High learning agility and the ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and business requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
Preferred
associate or bachelor's degree
Experience with Workday Payroll
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions
Company
Newrez
Newrez is your mortgage partner for all stages of your homeownership journey. We offer hundreds of mortgage products to match your needs.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joshua Bishop
Chief Operating Officer, Servicing
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Bruce Williams
Vice Chairman
Recent News
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